City is a gravity dam located in Barron County, Wisconsin, built in 1879. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 17 ft17 ft tall and 300 ft long. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic concrete gravity section and the water level is illustrative.
About City
The primary purpose of City is hydroelectric. The dam generates hydroelectric power by channeling water through turbines, converting the energy of flowing water into electricity. The dam is owned by City of Barron (local government). It impounds the Yellow River near Barron.
The dam stands 17 feet tall and stretches 300 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 65 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 400 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 141 square miles. Completed in 1879, the structure is over a century old.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life. Its condition is rated fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 09/26/2016. That was over 10 years ago.
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Location
| State | Wisconsin |
| County | Barron |
| Nearest City | Barron |
| River/Stream | Yellow River |
| Coordinates | 45.40658, -91.85937 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| NID Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Length | 300 ft |
| Year Completed | 1879 (147 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 400 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 400 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 276 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 65 acres |
| Drainage Area | 141 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 5,170 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Hydroelectric |
| Owner | City of Barron |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 09/26/2016 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | WI00096 |
| Federal ID | WI00096 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |